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With simple one-knob control, lift start TIG capability, and generator-friendly design, this dual-voltage stick and TIG welder is a flexible choice for farm, field, and home repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features \u0026amp; benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert-Tech® support\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a direct line to Forney’s technical team for setup, troubleshooting, and parts; all from real welders based in Colorado, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCSA certified \u003c\/strong\u003eto meet strict safety and performance standards ensuring reliability and your safety in any work environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-voltage 120V\/240V input\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers flexibility so you can use standard household circuits for small jobs or plug into 240V power for higher output and thicker materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight 9.9 lb inverter design with carry strap\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers grab-and-go portability so you can easily carry the welder, leads, and cables to where the repair actually is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift start TIG capability (DC TIG)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers more precise heat control on thin metal so you can make cleaner, more controlled welds when fit-up and appearance matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple one-knob interface with Expert-Set Hot Start and Arc Force \u003c\/strong\u003edelivers easy amperage adjustment and stable, easy-to-strike arcs so you can spend more time welding and less time fighting sticking electrodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator-capable design\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers remote welding capability so you can run from a properly sized 4,000 W (120V) or 10,000 W (240V) generator when grid power is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage: 120 VAC \/ 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, single phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput current: 120 VAC 13.7 A; 240 VAC 16 A max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuty cycle (120V): Stick 30% at 80 A; TIG 30% at 85 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuty cycle (240V): Stick 25% at 160 A; TIG 30% at 160 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput current (120V): Stick 15–80 A; TIG 15–85 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput current (240V): Stick 15–160 A; TIG 15–160 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses: Stick (Shielded Metal Arc Welding, SMAW) and DC TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, GTAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode\/ground connections: 25-series Dinse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-pass plate thickness : 120V 24 ga–1\/4 in; 240V 24 ga–3\/8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode diameter : 120V up to 1\/8 in; 240V up to 5\/32 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten diameter (TIG): 3\/32 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-circuit voltage: 80 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply type: Inverter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerator requirements: 120 V – 4,000 W; 240 V – 10,000 W continuous output, no low-idle, 5% THD max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput power cable length: 7 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround clamp cable length: 6 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode holder cable length: 6 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP rating: IP21S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: CSA Listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine weight: 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese specs mean you can use the Forney® Easy Weld® 160 ST-i on a typical 120V circuit for lighter repairs and practice, then switch to 240V when you need the full 160 amps to weld up to 3\/8 in. in a single pass. The duty cycle offers practical arc-on time for repeated welds on brackets, angle iron, and plate. Dual-voltage input, generator compatibility, and compact inverter construction make it easy to toss this welder in a truck, head to the job, and plug into whatever appropriate power is available. 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